Mona Lisa Cucina

Sandy Ward

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March 28, 2026

This is my favorite restaurant, I love coming here as a matter of fact it’s one of the reasons my husband and I have not moved out of Huntington. The portions are always so big that we have to take it home, my dogs also really loved their food (dogs have passed on now). The service has always been amazing, the staff always treats us very well and remember us. Here are some pictures of our current favorites.

Krishna Narasimhan

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December 08, 2025

Went here for dinner on a Sunday evening. We were offered seating outside or at the bar but, as a group of three, we chose to wait (about 20 min) for a regular table. All the staff there were amazingly nice and friendly and seated us as soon as a table became available. The wait staff was very friendly and polite. He quickly brought out some bread and oil. The bread was warm and soft and they refilled the bread basket as soon as it was empty! We ordered a few appetizers and salads. Followed that up with a pasta dish and the Margarita pizza. Lastly got the Tiramisu and Spumoni. Overall, I would say the food was average at best. The pizza crust was not thin, nor was it really thick. It felt more like bread than pizza crust (admittedly they are all bread, but still I like to think there is a distinction!!). The pasta sauce was creamy vodka and personally I thought it was just ok. The highlight was the tiramisu and I definitely think it was among the better tiramisus I’ve had. The Spumoni was not particularly good. In summary, this place isn’t the first Italian spot I would recommend in the area. With that said, it isn’t bad for a quick meal, but nothing special.

Jenny

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June 20, 2026

I was extremely disappointed and hurt by the service my family and I received during our recent visit. Growing up, my father used to take me to Mona Lisa Restaurant, and I always remembered the food and service being exceptional. Now that I have my own family, I wanted to share that experience with my husband and son. Unfortunately, our visit was nothing like I remembered. Our server, Shaeyna, was very short and dismissive with us from the moment we sat down. My son wanted a soda, but we couldn't find it listed on the menu. When we asked if they served soda, she told us they only served alcohol and water. Not wanting to make an issue of it, we ordered water for him. A short time later, my husband noticed that the children at a nearby table were drinking soda. When we politely asked our server about it, she offered no explanation and simply walked away. Throughout the entire meal, we felt unwelcome. Shaeyna seemed unhappy to serve us and made very little effort to provide even basic customer service. At one point, it became difficult not to feel as though we were being treated differently from other guests. After finishing our meal, my son wanted dessert, but our server repeatedly avoided our table. Eventually, we gave up and asked for the check. When my husband handed her a $100 bill, she immediately stated that she could not accept it. Frustrated by the overall experience and her attitude, my husband questioned why she was treating us this way. She reluctantly took the bill and walked away. A manager later came to our table with our change. We explained our concerns regarding the service we had received, but the response felt like a generic apology intended to end the conversation rather than address the issue. Sadly, this restaurant has lost the charm, hospitality, and excellent customer service that made it special years ago. My father drives 35 minutes every month to dine here and has recommended this restaurant to many of his clients over the years. After this experience, I will be encouraging him to reconsider those recommendations. We will not be returning.

Franklin Martinez

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January 31, 2026

I really liked the Italian restaurant in Huntington Beach! Both the Margherita Pizza and the Spaghetti alla Checca were made super fresh and everybody was very friendly, too. I can fondly create new memories and remember Mona Lisa Cucina forever.

Dayna Dawley

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June 09, 2026

I started going about 4 months ago and now we go weekly. Excellent service (Jeremiah is the best! We love him!), the special events like wine tasting are great, the atmosphere is nice. Definitely worth checking out, especially for the wine lovers. Half off bottles on Wednesdays up to $150 is a great way to try something new